Water Resources, Conservation and the Built Environment
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What is the main focus of the text?

  • Wastewater treatment in the United States
  • Upper class landscape design in Egypt
  • Water scarcity in Egypt (correct)
  • World water crisis

Which country suffered extreme drought conditions in late 2011 and early 2012?

  • Egypt
  • New Orleans
  • United States (correct)
  • Philippines

What event caused destruction in New Orleans in August 2005?

  • Extreme drought conditions
  • Flooding
  • Rainwater harvesting
  • Hurricane Katrina (correct)

What type of crisis is experienced by many southern states of the United States?

<p>Water scarcity crisis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country's capital experienced flooding affecting more than a million people during August 2012?

<p>Philippines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What issue is the Palm Hills Golf Course within the prestigious Palm Hills Developments addressing?

<p>Water conservation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the depth of the water in some areas of the city?

<p>3–4 meters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was travel impossible in the city?

<p>Submergence of half the city with water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event in 2009 helped people be better prepared during the described situation?

<p>A major flood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of water does the Warka Water towers harvest?

<p>Rainwater (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which project by Turf Design Studio involves water re-use?

<p>Sydney Park Water Re-Use Project (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of architecture uses water as an energy source, as per the text?

<p>Sustainable architecture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the in-class activity involve?

<p>Studying sustainable parks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the Warka Water towers harvest drinkable water from?

<p>Atmospheric moisture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What purpose does the Visionary architecture mentioned in the text serve?

<p>Energy generation from water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of design does the '7 Modern Designs That Prove Waste Treatment Architecture is Overlooked and Underrated' refer to?

<p>Architecture design (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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